Sledgehammer(1983)
Flesh tears - Bones shatter - The nightmare has begun
Sledgehammer Synopsis
A young boy murders his mother and her lover with a hammer. Ten years later, a wave of teenage murders plagues the same area.
Sledgehammer (1983) is a horror and thriller film directed by David A. Prior, released on July 12, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Ted Prior, Linda McGill, John Eastman and Janine Scheer. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- David A. Prior
- Writers:
- David A. Prior
- Producers:
- Nicolas T. Kimaz
- Cinematographer:
- Salim Kimaz
- Budget:
- $40,000
- Status:
- Released
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Sledgehammer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ted Prior
as Chuck
- Linda McGill
Linda McGill
as Jonie
- John Eastman
John Eastman
as John
- Janine Scheer
Janine Scheer
as Mary
- Tim Aguilar
Tim Aguilar
as Jimmy
Sandy Brooke
as Carol
- Stephen Wright
Stephen Wright
as Joey
- Michael Shanahan
Michael Shanahan
as The Lover
- Mary Mendez
Mary Mendez
as The Mother
- Justin Greer
Justin Greer
as The Boy
- Doug Matley
Doug Matley
as The Killer
- Ray Lawrence
Ray Lawrence
as The Driver
Key crew
Directed by David A. Prior, written by David A. Prior, produced by Nicolas T. Kimaz.
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Sledgehammer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 25 ratings.
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Sledgehammer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sledgehammer online?
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Sledgehammer (1983) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV channel, Troma NOW and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sledgehammer?
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The main cast of Sledgehammer (1983) includes Ted Prior, Linda McGill, John Eastman, Janine Scheer and Tim Aguilar. The film was directed by David A. Prior. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sledgehammer released?
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Sledgehammer was released on July 12, 1983 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Sledgehammer worth watching?
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Sledgehammer (1983) holds an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sledgehammer?
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Yes. The official Sledgehammer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.